Crosses the North Sea alone in the January snow to attend a Viking festival and still manages to tell his mum all is 👌 you my friend are a proper man! Kudos to you and fair travels!
My son also crossed the North Sea from Norway, but to Aberdeen Scotland single handed in November. My heart was with him all the way, and he made the travel ok. This video is a good because a Mom wants go know. He didn't make one, but I'm glad you did. When you raise a sailor you never know where they will go. When he told me about this journey he wanted to do I was concerned about his safety but knew he had to do it.
This is a fantastic video Erik. I honestly don't know which part earns you more respect: you taking on the mighty North Sea in January, or you choosing not to edit out the part where your Mum calls via the coastguard to check up on you. You could have easily edited that out to foster the hardman image, but you chose to be honest and keep that in there. That gets a ton of respect from me. The Shetland Islands and their inhabitants are brilliant, I've had some memorable (and some not so memorable...) nights out there! "Eple faller ikke langt fra stammen" and you are doing your Viking ancesters proud. Bring on the Faroes! Chris 👍👍
@@erikaanderaa you should wear a lifeline, it's not just about your safety. An unmanned boat drifting into a shipping lane could kill innocent people, and you are making the Coast Guard go out and look for you now. Im from the puget sound area, climb onboard fast, you have 30ish minutes to get naked and dry off then start warming up. Take any longer to do these things you get hyperthermia. Drifting in the ocean with no line you have a few before your muscles stop working and you drown. That's what happened to the Titanic, they didn't freeze, you lose control of your muscles far before that and sink. Think of yourself and other boats.
Total respect Erik. As someone who has worked offshore in the North Sea for 30 years. I've seen a few storms and as a sailor myself would never contemplate sailing in them. What you do is of the richter scale for respect. Brilliant video as always, shame about the drone but not much chance of flying her in those winds anyway.
This is one of the best, most thrilling uploads I have ever seen on TH-cam. Thank you Erik, for sharing your solo trip over the North Sea. You make all Scandinavians proud of your heritage.
Another amazing adventure Eric. You mentioned a "Head Viking" at the ceremony. I can think of a super candidate for that position in the future! Thanks for brining us along, and have a great sail to the Faroes.
@@erikaanderaa If you keep going in that direction, Nuuk in Greenland is an amazing place to visit. I've been there on an offshore vessel and it's an unbelievable place. Imagine a capital city with no roads leading in or out, with Icebergs floating by and whales galore: that's Nuuk! We got a day of downtime when we were in port (you'll know how rare that is Erik...) so we climbed one of the snow-covered mountains which overlook the city in totally inadequate trainers. It's a long sail to get there, but you're a Viking, and it's worth it!... Chris
Good point Patrick. It’s a pretty authentic thing to do for a Viking - setting sail in January from Norway. Let’s hope Erik gets a replacement drone for the spring voyage.
gotta have chocolate. i dont sail but i hike. i would never go up a mountain without chocolate. i would give up halfway. great food for comfort and that fast sugar delivery.
@@holymaryfullofshit3790 yes you would, if you really had to! ;) I walked for miles with an extreme hangover and no food, low on water. Our bodies are design to withstand hell and back, but most people think they have to give up at 40% of their capacity. :) Just fun facts, the marines training mostly are about letting you know exactly this :D
@@Lfomod1Dubstep yeah i saw the joe rogan experience with that crazy dude. youre right of course. waht i really mean is i maybe wouldnt do it all over again next summer without the chocolate. and next summer and next.....
That was a great sail and it is super you showed actual sailing and technic not showing of you boat like most cams I hope you got a good drink that night you deserved it slan'
@@tc3884 if you run your safety line down the middle, you can't fall out at all (unless you end up upside down). My heart just about stopped watching him go up on the foredeck with no safety line in 4 meter seas and no support. You know what they say about old pilots and bold pilots. Pretty sure it goes the same for sailors.
Thanks Erik, your videos inspired me to test my own boundaries on my Esse 850, a fair weather day boat. I sailed singlehanded from Singapore via Nongsa to 5 miles East of the Horsburgh Lighthouse, something few people will have ever done. Thank you!
I so want to be in that boat with you through those gales, wonderful, awe-inspiring proper sailing. To feel that cold and wet wind on my face and the ocean underneath wow what a primordial feeling, Thanks Erik
Hejsan Erik- du ar en real Viking! As an American jag har bort en Sverige men idag jag har glombt alla mi Svenska. But I can understand how Vikingara "conquered UK- you people are tough! Take care and keep sailing,
Erik, your travels are inspiring and a pleasure to watch. No snorkeling, just reefing the main under 50+ knots at 0 degrees! We can’t wait to see where your next course takes you!
Your passion for what you do comes right off our screens, into our blood, and makes us all explorer adventurers. The risks can be high, and everyone wants only your safe journey, but in the creating of these videos you take those of us who cannot do such things, along as your guests. Thank You. And safe sailing, Erik.
I just cannot imagine the courage required to cross the North Sea in January, singlehanded in a sailboat. I've done it several times, but together with two or three companions, and in small motor vessels rather than sailboats. On my last trip I was so seasick I crawled into an empty bunk (mine was soaking wet due to the port having earlier been smashed in by the waves) to die. I honestly had reached the point where I just didn't care anymore. Thankfully one of my companions had many years experience as Chief Engineer on an ocean-going Salvage Tug and he guided us safely through the storm. If it had been just me, alone on a sailboat, I would have been eaten by the fishes years ago. You have my utmost admiration and respect.
That is BADASS.. you are living the dream, thanks for sharing! Great editing, amazing trip.. such a small boat. Kind of reminds me of the movie The Truman Show... be careful you don't hit the wall at the back of the dome, ha ha
Truly a great film adventure I single handed from Halifax to Reykjavik in 1985 and it changed my life forever I love your journeys for many reasons as they spark fantastic memories. I am in the process of getting a 32-3 Ericson to teach my daughters to sail single handed I hope our paths cross my friend very inspirational and moving. Well done well done " There is no plan B only plan A" and adapting to reality of the moment
I thought I had seen all of your work. Appears I missed this one, watching it nearly a year late. Incredible Erik nothing short of brilliant. I am jealous and also sure I would be BARRFFING over the side most of the way. I Salute you Erik thanks again. Ken
You really are a brave crazy soul to sail like you do.. having said that it looks incredibly exciting I wish I had an ounce of your drive, motivation and enthusiasm for life...
This is amazing. I always feel like sometimes I am stuck in my own view and slice of the world. There is so much more to see, and you have just provided a window for us to enjoy.
Bashforth suggested headsail only, downwind at that angle, roughly broad reach. More stable, and probably easier for the hydrovane autohelm. And no gybing. +1. I would have at least tried it.
Erik…I am fairly new to your Vlogs. Have done a fair bit of singlehanding in the Great Lakes along with other sailing. I love your videos. The narration is great and of course, the videos as well. I have a great deal of respect for your sailing skills. You know your boat. You know your skills. You approach your voyages with confidence and humility while respecting the nature of the North Sea. I only watch a handful of sailing vlogs and since subscribing to yours, your vlog is now at the top of my list. ….Steve
I am really inspired by you Erik. I am a very long way from sailing the North Sea but watching you do this is giving me the courage to learn how to sail my Northshore 33 single handed. One day I would like to cross the Tasman sea from Australia to New Zealand and back!
What an animal and big respect , I was working in that sector of the north sea in the oil industry on vessels and the maersk guardian and endeavour 3 pod jack ups as a rigger in all weathers up to 28 hour days mental and physical pain , so I understand what monster you took on single handedly ! You made me chuckle when you said your flying back and pick up the boat in the spring !!! It leaves a serious imprint on a mans soul you will never be able to fake or forget !!!!!! Well done pal !
A true inspiring Video and this guy is why I took up Sailing and enjoying it to date. Keep them coming Erik and doing what most people are just dreaming of. will keep an eye out for you on the open seas and hope to meet you one day.
Man... what a video!!!.. You got Viking Sprit my friend. My grandfather was from Breda Holland, and was a merchant sailor. Some of his stories of the North Atlantic were brought to life while watching you! Amazing video... simply amazing!!
Thank you for this beautiful trip, it has been amazing, I have enjoyed a lot, thank you, I will continue to visualize you on your trips, greetings 😊👍☘️
Impressive Erik. The real Spirit of Adventure! To those people suggesting attaching a lifeline. Think it through. The boat is doing 8 to 12 knots. And no-one aboard to slow/stop the boat. So you drown anyway, being towed under by your own boat. Not pleasant. Anyway, Erik is a Viking. He wont go under - he will go to Valhalla ofcourse!!
Lifebelts would be good none the less normally these save you from leaving the boat at all. Safed my life a couple of times. This kind of sea is no joke.
Hi Erik. I love your journeys and channel. I've never been on a sailing boat except for as a kid for a day. Your editing and narrating is so good. Thanks for bringing the sea and sailing to us. Fantastic work!
Fantastic Man! Love your videos! Breath of fresh air. I only own a 4mtr with a 30hp.. child under 9 and work, life.. . So until I buy my boat I'm living the adventure through you! Cheers from Merimbula, Australia 👍
You make awesome vids. You should test boats for a living if they have any weaknesses you are definately the guy to find them. Can't wait for a tour of the Faroe islands. You will probably do a better job than Nat Geo
Just wondering, being a solo sailor, would it be a good idea to tether yourself to the boat somehow in the event that you are tossed overboard from a freak wave at night or during the day?
Kas ESO valid point. Perhaps he should carry and Emergency beacon in his jacket in case of overboard. I don’t doubt the sailors skills, but the open seas can bite back. Cheers from Australia.
I'm nowhere near as experienced, but I would feel uncomfortable standing on the cockpit seats in a roiling windy sea without a short tether. You usually would only need them when going forward on deck. He knows best. But my starting point would be full exposure suit, Type I PFD, comms on my body and a cockpit tether. If he falls over as we see him, he very quickly drowns in such cold water.
Great sailing ! When I and my two friends sailed the north Atlantic mid-winter (Camden,Main to Gib) we sighted shipping containers that had fallen off cargo vessels. Big ass danger. Did you sight any or ever heard of collisions ?
Excellent video, thanks for sharing your trip planning rationale. Very helpful. Reminds me of Patrick Childress' vlog, only that the chance to sail the North Sea are better than sailing coast of East Africa. Be safe ol' viking.
You are very inspiring Erik. Just discovered you last week and I cant stop watching your journey. I'm learning alot from you. You deliver exactly what you sell : N.B.J.S. Thats exactly what I needed. Best regards. Chris
I love it, Viking guy’s Mum calls to check he’s ok.
Crosses the North Sea alone in the January snow to attend a Viking festival and still manages to tell his mum all is 👌 you my friend are a proper man! Kudos to you and fair travels!
I admire your sailing abilities, unbelievable courage. Godspeed
A real Man let’s his Mom know he’s ok. 👍🏻 No doubt you make her proud! The North sea in Winter......WOW! You did it!!
My son also crossed the North Sea from Norway, but to Aberdeen Scotland single handed in November. My heart was with him all the way, and he made the travel ok. This video is a good because a Mom wants go know. He didn't make one, but I'm glad you did. When you raise a sailor you never know where they will go. When he told me about this journey he wanted to do I was concerned about his safety but knew he had to do it.
This is a fantastic video Erik. I honestly don't know which part earns you more respect: you taking on the mighty North Sea in January, or you choosing not to edit out the part where your Mum calls via the coastguard to check up on you. You could have easily edited that out to foster the hardman image, but you chose to be honest and keep that in there. That gets a ton of respect from me. The Shetland Islands and their inhabitants are brilliant, I've had some memorable (and some not so memorable...) nights out there! "Eple faller ikke langt fra stammen" and you are doing your Viking ancesters proud. Bring on the Faroes! Chris 👍👍
You are a Wicking !
Erik Aanderaa 👌👍
@@erikaanderaa you should wear a lifeline, it's not just about your safety. An unmanned boat drifting into a shipping lane could kill innocent people, and you are making the Coast Guard go out and look for you now. Im from the puget sound area, climb onboard fast, you have 30ish minutes to get naked and dry off then start warming up. Take any longer to do these things you get hyperthermia.
Drifting in the ocean with no line you have a few before your muscles stop working and you drown. That's what happened to the Titanic, they didn't freeze, you lose control of your muscles far before that and sink. Think of yourself and other boats.
definetly taking on north seas with no pfd or saftey line in WINTER
I linked the video to my son so he knows moms never stop worrying.
Total respect Erik.
As someone who has worked offshore in the North Sea for 30 years. I've seen a few storms and as a sailor myself would never contemplate sailing in them. What you do is of the richter scale for respect.
Brilliant video as always, shame about the drone but not much chance of flying her in those winds anyway.
You are at the top of the human being food chain. Much admiration for you. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
This guy is insane...!!! Killing the crazy waves, winds, and cold with his smile!! God be with you always...
This is one of the best, most thrilling uploads I have ever seen on TH-cam.
Thank you Erik, for sharing your solo trip over the North Sea. You make all Scandinavians proud of your heritage.
Epic tour. Viking ancestors would be very proud of you!
Don't think so. He hasn't pillaged and plundered in a while
Another amazing adventure Eric. You mentioned a "Head Viking" at the ceremony. I can think of a super candidate for that position in the future! Thanks for brining us along, and have a great sail to the Faroes.
@@erikaanderaa If you keep going in that direction, Nuuk in Greenland is an amazing place to visit. I've been there on an offshore vessel and it's an unbelievable place. Imagine a capital city with no roads leading in or out, with Icebergs floating by and whales galore: that's Nuuk! We got a day of downtime when we were in port (you'll know how rare that is Erik...) so we climbed one of the snow-covered mountains which overlook the city in totally inadequate trainers. It's a long sail to get there, but you're a Viking, and it's worth it!... Chris
Good point Patrick. It’s a pretty authentic thing to do for a Viking - setting sail in January from Norway. Let’s hope Erik gets a replacement drone for the spring voyage.
I'm devestated, Tessie FLYING at 10 kts and no drone footage with your great music taste...😭
Very nice Adventure and video. keep going! Why, having the Wind from the Stern, You dont use Just the genoa instead of the more complicated mainsail?
My thought. The biggest Viking was watching the show....
This, ladies and gentlemen, is one brave man!
Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway. -John Wayne
Gigantic balls.
Thompson BMX lol that makes my balls look like miniature balls lol
Gigantic BRASS balls!
I knew he was Norwegian when the cigarettes and chocolate came out!
gotta have chocolate. i dont sail but i hike. i would never go up a mountain without chocolate. i would give up halfway.
great food for comfort and that fast sugar delivery.
@@holymaryfullofshit3790 yes you would, if you really had to! ;) I walked for miles with an extreme hangover and no food, low on water. Our bodies are design to withstand hell and back, but most people think they have to give up at 40% of their capacity. :) Just fun facts, the marines training mostly are about letting you know exactly this :D
@@Lfomod1Dubstep yeah i saw the joe rogan experience with that crazy dude. youre right of course. waht i really mean is i maybe wouldnt do it all over again next summer without the chocolate. and next summer and next.....
Julian Davies, this useful information will forever be cemented in my mind.
Most norwegians barely smoke.. i dont blame them for the price of their ciggs
My dad calls me when I go out on my push bike for the day and I'm 50, lol.
This guy gets my total respect I was a trawlerman and fished the North Sea in winter bloody awful conditions
@Stanley Burgess 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Stanley Burgess 🤣
Wow a sailing channel showing me actual sailing not just showing where they sailed to.
And without T and A click bait
"No Bullshit, Just Sailing"
That was a great sail and it is super you showed actual sailing and technic not showing of you boat like most cams I hope you got a good drink that night you deserved it slan'
A sailing channel about sailing and not about chicks in bikinis thinking they’re instagram models.
PS...you need more chicks in bikinis 😬
And no trendy techno music
you have the best sailing videos on youtube imo
Most definitely!
Seconded 👍
Definitely the most adventurous sailing channel out there.
No one learns to sail in calm weather 😊
Agreed! Excellent videos.
New sailer here, can't imagine sailing in the dark, let alone in cold rough seas! brave & amazing! Thanks for sharing
It's funny how the dispatcher called for fishing boat Tessie, as nobody in a straight mind expects sailing boats out there.
I was wearing a lifeline just watching the video! … you really should wear one Erik, we want the vids to continue for a long time yet!
I think he just knows that he has no chance of surviving a fall in to the ice cold sea with no help in sight anyway.
@@tc3884 if you run your safety line down the middle, you can't fall out at all (unless you end up upside down). My heart just about stopped watching him go up on the foredeck with no safety line in 4 meter seas and no support. You know what they say about old pilots and bold pilots. Pretty sure it goes the same for sailors.
i was thinking the same thing
Vikings give zero shits about life lines. :)
@StealthyMonk An autopilot or an hydro vane steering. Wonderful invention.
You are a very brave man to cross that stretch in January very brave indeed glad you enjoyed the festival, can’t wait for your next voyage ,brilliant
Awesome inspiration!!! You definitely ascend from vikings true Viking bravery 🤙
Thanks!
Thanks Erik, your videos inspired me to test my own boundaries on my Esse 850, a fair weather day boat. I sailed singlehanded from Singapore via Nongsa to 5 miles East of the Horsburgh Lighthouse, something few people will have ever done. Thank you!
Humph. I once drove my new Jeep Grand Cherokee during a spring shower 1.5 miles to the 7-Eleven for a Klondike bar....with a rear window down!
Hahahaha!!
Christ! How are you even still alive!
Under these conditions ... you have really big balls ... Awesome! Respect, and wherever you go, always good luck and fair winds, and stay alive!
True Viking!!! Great video! Happy and continued safe sailing, thanks for sharing!
Danke!
Channels on youtube should be all like this!....
Can only imagine the feeling of surfing and climbing those massive waves all alone out there. Must be incredible. Really enjoying this, well done.
You absolute legend!!! Thank you!
Man you are fearless. But with an expresso machine onboard, this is just class.
I so want to be in that boat with you through those gales, wonderful, awe-inspiring proper sailing. To feel that cold and wet wind on my face and the ocean underneath wow what a primordial feeling, Thanks Erik
Hejsan Erik- du ar en real Viking! As an American jag har bort en Sverige men idag jag har glombt alla mi Svenska. But I can understand how Vikingara "conquered UK- you people are tough!
Take care and keep sailing,
I'm in awe Sir. I'm a Tejana from Texas. We have hills and the desert here. I'm in AWE of what did here in this environment. Mesmerizing!!!!!! WOW!
I do not understand how the boat stays afloat, being loaded with a huge pair of balls like that
and i dont understand why you post this horrible overused joke
Just to bring out the small, tiny balls you have!
hahahahhaha +1
its not the generative binary its the dynamic singularity thats stands out...
I found it funny, bravo mate.
Wow, so brave, gutsy, stoic, definitely Viking blood in your veins!
Erik, your travels are inspiring and a pleasure to watch. No snorkeling, just reefing the main under 50+ knots at 0 degrees! We can’t wait to see where your next course takes you!
Your passion for what you do comes right off our screens, into our blood, and makes us all explorer adventurers. The risks can be high, and everyone wants only your safe journey, but in the creating of these videos you take those of us who cannot do such things, along as your guests. Thank You. And safe sailing, Erik.
Thank you very much for sharing this experience. It was really amazing. I felt every seconds, you are the man :)..
21:22 "are you safety, safety!"
I think you getting close to India or something..
Clearly they were asking him if he was feeling schwifty.
Are you sixty ... :) Maybe they have karaoke +60 years old in a pub in Shetland and need participants
It was someone they imported from Bakalakistan to operate a radio. Besides, the UK is practically a part of asia now anyway.
Pretty infuriating. What if you had an emergency and were unable to communicate with the radio operator?
@@wiglafthegrnlander4757 dude was Chinese lmao
Man, really impressive! The man on the VHF was asking: "Are you safetly". Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure. Greetings from Brazil.
This is sailing, man!
Thanks for being who you are and to do the best thing in life... sailing with no bullshit.
From a huge fan from Brazil.
I just cannot imagine the courage required to cross the North Sea in January, singlehanded in a sailboat. I've done it several times, but together with two or three companions, and in small motor vessels rather than sailboats. On my last trip I was so seasick I crawled into an empty bunk (mine was soaking wet due to the port having earlier been smashed in by the waves) to die. I honestly had reached the point where I just didn't care anymore. Thankfully one of my companions had many years experience as Chief Engineer on an ocean-going Salvage Tug and he guided us safely through the storm. If it had been just me, alone on a sailboat, I would have been eaten by the fishes years ago. You have my utmost admiration and respect.
That is BADASS.. you are living the dream, thanks for sharing! Great editing, amazing trip.. such a small boat. Kind of reminds me of the movie The Truman Show... be careful you don't hit the wall at the back of the dome, ha ha
that man clearly has two hands. clickbait title, reported.
*Facepalm*
Look Ma, No hands!
Hahahhahha dad joke
williameddlewis it is a joke dude
@@theturkeybandit was early i get it now leaving it here still tho will throw people off :P
starting with thumbs up - and now to watch it with a good cop of coffee :)
Truly a great film adventure I single handed from Halifax to Reykjavik in 1985 and it changed my life forever I love your journeys for many reasons as they spark fantastic memories. I am in the process of getting a 32-3 Ericson to teach my daughters to sail single handed I hope our paths cross my friend very inspirational and moving. Well done well done " There is no plan B only plan A" and adapting to reality of the moment
I thought I had seen all of your work. Appears I missed this one, watching it nearly a year late. Incredible Erik nothing short of brilliant. I am jealous and also sure I would be BARRFFING over the side most of the way. I Salute you Erik thanks again. Ken
You really are a brave crazy soul to sail like you do.. having said that it looks incredibly exciting I wish I had an ounce of your drive, motivation and enthusiasm for life...
Your production quality is insane! Amazing work
You have the spirit (and the balls) of a Viking, my friend!!
This is amazing. I always feel like sometimes I am stuck in my own view and slice of the world. There is so much more to see, and you have just provided a window for us to enjoy.
You are the ultimate sailor. Knowing what your boat can do and following it
Viking blood! Excellent film, you give me inspiration.
Bashforth suggested headsail only, downwind at that angle, roughly broad reach.
More stable, and probably easier for the hydrovane autohelm.
And no gybing.
+1.
I would have at least tried it.
I'd love someone doing a video explaining the intricacies of a hydrovane autohelm.
Did you have a lifeline on? I did not see it! Scary watching you working on the main , in the night, in the cold, in winter... with that weather.
skyworldita ..i think same, all times when i see these videos 🤭
But yes, so fine to see your journey.. have a good luck🤗
Erik…I am fairly new to your Vlogs. Have done a fair bit of singlehanding in the Great Lakes along with other sailing. I love your videos. The narration is great and of course, the videos as well. I have a great deal of respect for your sailing skills. You know your boat. You know your skills. You approach your voyages with confidence and humility while respecting the nature of the North Sea. I only watch a handful of sailing vlogs and since subscribing to yours, your vlog is now at the top of my list.
….Steve
Outstanding! Tough!! Great Sail, Thank you!! and a great vessel too -Quite a Sea Lady- She was born ready.
I am really inspired by you Erik. I am a very long way from sailing the North Sea but watching you do this is giving me the courage to learn how to sail my Northshore 33 single handed. One day I would like to cross the Tasman sea from Australia to New Zealand and back!
I was waiting it, time to have fun!
Great stuff this was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this
30:11 the ginger in the middle is fit
This guy is so positive. Everything was wet, but he loved it. It was all good.
Coastguard: dispatch can you check on the safety of the vessel.
Diapatch: "Are you" safety safety safety......
Tessie: Wtf is swifty?
I understood: "are you sick-sea?"..
The guy sounded so Chinese, that Erik must have thought he ended up in China.
I'd be confused too. 😂😂
😂✌️
Oh yeah!
You gotta get schwifty!
You gotta get schwifty in here!
Dude, all I can say is “you rock”!!!
respect & salute... from Penang, Malaysia...
You are a very brave man sir. The oceans are very, very large and your boat is very, very small. God keep you safe.
What an animal and big respect , I was working in that sector of the north sea in the oil industry on vessels and the maersk guardian and endeavour 3 pod jack ups as a rigger in all weathers up to 28 hour days mental and physical pain , so I understand what monster you took on single handedly ! You made me chuckle when you said your flying back and pick up the boat in the spring !!! It leaves a serious imprint on a mans soul you will never be able to fake or forget !!!!!! Well done pal !
Your poor mother could not sleep and called the Coast Guard before 4 AM! I'll bet the radio operator smiled when relaying between you and your mum.
Mothers are the most precious thing a person can have in his life
@@JohnFelosFKKS Or fathers, brothers, sisters, grandmothers.
@@whatsupbudbud why not all the above lol
You are a true Viking......
Great vids 👍
Respect ✊🏽👉🏿from 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷👍👍
A true inspiring Video and this guy is why I took up Sailing and enjoying it to date. Keep them coming Erik and doing what most people are just dreaming of. will keep an eye out for you on the open seas and hope to meet you one day.
What a badass video.
I really enjoyed this. Good on ya mate, great sailing and video production. Love the free spirit, bravery and adventure within you. 😀👍
Dude you got some balls man. I don't know anything about sailing but that must take some guts to do on your own !!!
This will be good. Gave it a thumbs up in advance.
Man... what a video!!!.. You got Viking Sprit my friend. My grandfather was from Breda Holland, and was a merchant sailor. Some of his stories of the North Atlantic were brought to life while watching you! Amazing video... simply amazing!!
The only real sailing channel i know . No bikinis , no bullshit , just rock hard sailing !!!!!!
First time watching the channel video, pretty awesome kind of calming really enjoyed it ✌️
Erik Aanderaa bio.. cat food eating, beer drinking, cigarette smoking, drone killing north sea sailing badass :D.
Erik,
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, it was an impressive adventure.
Would you mind sharing details of your sailboat?
Thank you for this beautiful trip, it has been amazing, I have enjoyed a lot, thank you, I will continue to visualize you on your trips, greetings 😊👍☘️
' I was a little bit nervous when I started but I guess that's normal when you are crossing the North Sea in January' . Brilliant. Bad ass viking.
Impressive Erik. The real Spirit of Adventure!
To those people suggesting attaching a lifeline. Think it through. The boat is doing 8 to 12 knots. And no-one aboard to slow/stop the boat. So you drown anyway, being towed under by your own boat. Not pleasant.
Anyway, Erik is a Viking. He wont go under - he will go to Valhalla ofcourse!!
Lifebelts would be good none the less normally these save you from leaving the boat at all. Safed my life a couple of times. This kind of sea is no joke.
I'm not sure if your bad ass or crazy, either way great job!!!!
Absolute perfection,you are a madman 😀😎. Subscribed.
Hi Erik. I love your journeys and channel. I've never been on a sailing boat except for as a kid for a day. Your editing and narrating is so good. Thanks for bringing the sea and sailing to us. Fantastic work!
Fantastic Man! Love your videos! Breath of fresh air. I only own a 4mtr with a 30hp.. child under 9 and work, life.. . So until I buy my boat I'm living the adventure through you! Cheers from Merimbula, Australia 👍
You make awesome vids. You should test boats for a living if they have any weaknesses you are definately the guy to find them. Can't wait for a tour of the Faroe islands. You will probably do a better job than Nat Geo
Just wondering, being a solo sailor, would it be a good idea to tether yourself to the boat somehow in the event that you are tossed overboard from a freak wave at night or during the day?
Problem with that might be that if the boat sinks and you can't un-tether yourself in time, you go down with it.. Choices xD
Kas ESO valid point. Perhaps he should carry and Emergency beacon in his jacket in case of overboard. I don’t doubt the sailors skills, but the open seas can bite back. Cheers from Australia.
I'm nowhere near as experienced, but I would feel uncomfortable standing on the cockpit seats in a roiling windy sea without a short tether. You usually would only need them when going forward on deck. He knows best. But my starting point would be full exposure suit, Type I PFD, comms on my body and a cockpit tether. If he falls over as we see him, he very quickly drowns in such cold water.
Really Happenings yes. Agree. It just takes a small tumble. He is a brave man. Most impressed with the content and determination.
Massive Viking balls will keep him onboard whatever wave crashes in)))
Yo bro good life your living beautiful boat
Positive attitude AWESOME
Eric's pasta recipes are by far the best out there. Thank you for sharing.
Erik - You are a great narrator; I enjoy your videos.....and you have balls of steel. Best of fortunes from Louisiana!
Great sailing !
When I and my two friends sailed the north Atlantic mid-winter (Camden,Main to Gib) we sighted
shipping containers that had fallen off cargo vessels.
Big ass danger.
Did you sight any or ever heard of collisions ?
worst videos today that’s what would scare me most about sailing at night. Unseen dangers like that.
Apparently 2000 boxes lost at sea every year
paul young More crew members lost at sea each year than cargo boxes but corporations don’t care enough about that for it to become common knowledge.
Erik you are hardcore! I enjoyed every minute of that Video. I am looking forward for that video about the trip to Faroer Islands.
Stay save!
what are you sinking about, a funny moment with the Iceland coast guard, hilarious :-)
Excellent video, thanks for sharing your trip planning rationale. Very helpful. Reminds me of Patrick Childress' vlog, only that the chance to sail the North Sea are better than sailing coast of East Africa. Be safe ol' viking.
You are very inspiring Erik. Just discovered you last week and I cant stop watching your journey. I'm learning alot from you. You deliver exactly what you sell : N.B.J.S. Thats exactly what I needed. Best regards. Chris